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[@eyesofthebeast]

Basically she was the first victim, and if the investigation went correctly the first time the other rapes three years later wouldn’t have happened

[@Kelseyguurl]

Yes. 30 rapes in those 3 years. So sick the detective must feel like shit

[@jills6057]

she wasn't the first, the guy said he goofed on his first by leaving evidence behind. He didn't get caught with his first

[@eyesofthebeast]

@@jills6057 exactly, he said it was in washington, which is where her case was from. She was the first.

[@clee89]

I don’t know if Marie was, in fact, his first IRL. However, in the show, it shows Marie as the first. When he says that he left all kinds of evidence around during his first rape, that was in reference to Marie’s case because yes, he did leave evidence. However, all the evidence went out the window when the detective (who IRL had only worked one or two rape cases prior) was told that Marie may have been making this all up. In the show, one of her foster parents meets with the detective in person, in IRL, it was a phone call. The following is from the actual Propublica and Marshall project report: O’Leary pleaded guilty to 28 counts of rape and associated felonies in Colorado. On Dec. 9, 2011, almost a year after his arrest, O’Leary was sentenced to 327½ years in prison for the Colorado attacks - the maximum allowed by law. He is currently housed in the Sterling Correctional Facility in the barren, remote northeastern corner of Colorado. He will never be released. In an interview with police after his conviction, O’Leary recounted his attacks in detail. He described the feeling after raping one elderly victim. “It was like I’d just eaten Thanksgiving dinner,” he said. He let spill some lessons for law enforcement. He boasted of the countermeasures he’d taken to avoid getting caught. He knew that the Army had a sample of his DNA. So he took steps to avoid leaving any traces of genetic material. He also realized police departments often did not communicate. So he deliberately committed each rape in a different jurisdiction. The five other attacks - one in Washington, four in Colorado - all came after the attack on Marie.

[@murphyismyname]

@@Kelseyguurl they should feel like shit, but I bet they dont

[@zara-uu1ux]

can’t imagine how horrible those 3 years truly were for marie

[@lexxchantel6199]

zara !! I read the article and in the article they said her friends tried to expose her “lie” she lost everything and everyone and what makes it super bad her foster mom told the cops that she’s has a history of lying that really mad the cops wanna get her which is sad

[@rocketdave719]

@@lexxchantel6199 I listened to the episode of This American Life which reported on this event and one of the parts that infuriated me the most was that even after everything that happened, one of her foster mothers refused to fully accept responsibility for her role in Marie's persecution and still placed at least part of the blame on Marie.

[@toanotherplace]

@Tasha Vladimiroff I'm sorry this happened to you. Damned if you do, damned if you don't. I hope you find peace.

[@micheliewelly]

Alyssa Snider yeah I remember watching this months ago and I felt bad for the victims and im glad that they are doing well now its hard go let go of that event

[@brendonsmith3080]

Honestly, the friends that tried to expose Marie as a “liar” should’ve paid her restitution for how they tormented her. I hope the people that did that to Marie are living horrible lives now

[@Polisciandfries]

$150,000 is truly not enough...I can't believe the US is so disastrously bad at prosecuting their police officers and holding them accountable.

[@vtmpe]

The police in US is one of the most dangerous gangs.

[@Polisciandfries]

@Danny Boyo Does it have to be compared to another system to be obviously bad?

[@jareth7456]

The state of Colorado had passed a law that basically would not allow anyone to sue for more than 250,000 dollars, isn't that convenient for them. Even in the event of wrongful death cases such as when Denver PD. Shot a Hispanic man because they saw something shinny in his hand, turned out he was holding a can of pop and the police had the wrong house. Another time Denver Police shot a Hispanic man after getting the wrong address. The man was frightened thinking a criminal was breaking in and retrieved his gun to defend himself ,evidence at the scene suggests the police shot through the front door. These two families were not compensated anywhere near what they should have received. If the police kill someone after going to the wrong address that's murder in my book that not only should victims of trigger happy cops get the millions they deserve but any frickin cop who kills an innocent man should be imprisoned with the other criminals. It suprises me not that cops would revictimize and add to the traumatic experience as a whole and try to turn around and charge the victim with a crime because there ignorant incompetent ass missed or ignored evidence and you know they just want to hand out as many criminal charges as they can regardless of innocence or guilt, they get raises and promotions and big bonuses for felony convictions. That they have only to gain by screwing you over ,justice can't exist in such a system. Mary should have been awarded at least 4 million dollars and I still think they need to pay it after what those MF's did except now with added interest and penalties same as if you owed them. Then the officers involved and the prosecuting DA and the judge should be stripped of the judicial immunity they so cowardly hide behind and sent to prison and not the Martha Stewart kind of prison either I mean hard time where they can feel first hand what it's like to get fucked.

[@jareth7456]

Red earth. That's as real as it gets bro.their crooked as hell and get to hide behind judicial immunity. The fucking cowards.

[@jareth7456]

You tell em Natalie Barnes!! You want to see something totally messed up check out the masters case .Colorado v Timothy masters. Guy was 15 years old when a woman was found 150 feet away from the footprints tim left on his way to the school bus .150 ft.away . Tim thought it was a maniquen. There were foot prints found close to the body that didn't match Tim's and what they called mutilation was actually a surgical procedure namely a female circumcision, like a 15 year old is gonna pull that off. They immediately suspected tim and found zero evidence, they even tore the plumbing out of his house looking for blood. They found none. After school he went into the navy ,they said he was trying to run and arrested him. Tim spent 10 years in prison before the innocence project found evidence in the possession of detective Broaddrick and Jolene Blair and discovered both of them perjured themselves at least ten times each. The real suspect turned out to be an eye surgeon who still had the shoes that made the tracks found close to the victim. He knew they were closing in on him and he committed suicide. Tim masters was given ten million dollars however if you asked him he'd tell you he would rather have the ten years of his life back.

[@DreDre2376]

The actors in this where just PHENOMENAL 👏👏👏

[@samantharausch6842]

Agreed!

[@gigijordan8960]

I cried! I really cried...

[@lisalisa9885]

@@gigijordan8960me too

[@mamabanana88]

I was so angry when I watched this series. I was crying.

[@lexxchantel6199]

MamaBanana read the article that would really piss you off

[@movkac]

@@lexxchantel6199 what article

[@Em09221]

Hailey Marie Just google “An unbelievable story of rape” the article should come up right away, it’s the original article talking about Marie’s story, unfortunately, the show is so close to what happened in real life that it makes it even harder to take in.

[@starenby56]

The ending really made me happy though it was satisfying

[@millsykooksy4863]

Same

[@ClareB78]

Incredible series, it was good to see a story told from the perspective of the victim/survivor for a change. Amazing cast too, well done Netflix.

[@guadalupeestrada5707]

This is story happened to me and the police department not do anything

[@AvgJane19]

@@guadalupeestrada5707 That is terrible and shouldn't have happened to you. I'm so sorry.

[@browniesnofrownies4843]

“Among the reasons most cited by victims for not reporting their assault are fear of retaliation” you got that right. And then the nerve some people have to tell you you’re lying and that it didn’t happen, otherwise you would’ve told authorities.

[@mjturnermjt]

It happened to me. And for some reason it hurts worse to be told I was lying.

[@shirlepps1478]

You survived. Even though the authorities were not on your side a higher power was. You lived to tell the story. You my dear are a brave soul.

[@khanyangabase691]

I'm so sorry that happened to you and you had to go through that. I believe you. ❤

[@bellz9113]

I see you and I believe you.

[@kuuipopakalolo8723]

Sending you peace & blessings from Las Vegas sis 🌺🌺🌺Aloha🌺🌺🌺

[@user-qf6gw7uk6l]

You are so so strong and nothing will be able to separate you from the love that God has for you. God bless.

[@KimSearch865]

It was not a coincidence that two *female* officers solved this case! We need more women in positions of power. Our society needs female perspective on things. Otherwise we’ll continue to be overlooked and abused by the current system.

[@janeenharris3074]

@@spirit3277, you're the reason why both men and women become feminists, you and your kind.

[@ida305]

It's true, I feel like most men can't really emphasize with rape victims the way women can.

[@KimSearch865]

janeen harris I’m happy to be that “kind.” I’ve raised 4 kids... 3 boys, and society is better for it. They are thoughtful, compassionate and empathetic. They treat women with respect. My daughter won’t take shit from any man because she has self esteem. Did you sneak on the computer to make this comment? You’re Neanderthal of a husband will be pissed! Better get back in that kitchen and STFU.

[@KimSearch865]

Eileen Farrar I have to disagree. I’m 54 & I’ve seen some shit. But, my father, brother, uncle, husband and 3 sons prove your opinion wrong. They do not secretly hate women & wish they could rape them. They are the *good* *guys!* I know... because I’ve met the bad ones. My dad literally saved me from my best friends stepdad!! Because my dad was involved in my life and always knew where I was... her stepdad knew not to touch me!! He..instead..chose her other friend Kim, who’s mother was an alcoholic. He raped that Kim and my best friend... his stepdaughter!! My dad is now 87 & is the primary caretaker of my 84 year old mom! 61 years of marriage! That’s love! Not hate.

[@devilisouse]

Eileen Farrar I respect what you’re saying but it’s not true not all men are awful. My boyfriend is a feminist he stands up for women rights. He’s never done a single bad thing to a woman. He’s a sensitive sweet guy. When we first started dating he asked my consent for everything (kissing, holding hands, cuddling etc). He always makes me feel comfortable. He didn’t lose his virginity till he met me when he was 24. It was his request that we don’t rush to be sexual, he wanted to take it slow. We waited 2-3 months:)

[@genericwoman3713]

Marie if you ever read this: you amaze me. You are my absolute hero and you have saved me in so many ways. I want to be as strong and resilient as you- never underestimate how incredible you are

[@yesminej4000]

I think of her, after I watched it. Not the actress but her Marie. I pray for her strength. I pray it never happens to anyone. Because I know.

[@user-vb5nw2pr6c]

“An investigation can become its own form of trauma.” This. I still can’t find the right words to express how watching this series was such an eye opening experience for me. I’m so glad Marie Adler is alive and happy somewhere irl. It gives me hope that life can always be good.

[@apocalypseburger3298]

I’m a male. Raped at 11 by a 12 year old at sleepaway camp. By foreign object. The camp blamed me, didn’t call authorities, tried to suggest I was displaying signs of parental abuse as a reason for not telling my parents until 3 days later. I didn’t even understand what had happened to me. This was the late 90s. I don’t remember preteens talking or being taught this shit. 21 years later I’ve begun talking about it. Last week was the first time I broke through the dissociation and reacted to what happened, well up to what happened. I cried for a good minute. So much work to do in therapy. I wonder what the other kid is doing. I wonder if he even remembers. I think about confronting the camp. But idk. I’m just very vulnerable at this stage. Just wanted to share anonymously. I tried watching this show. Had to stop after two episodes. Finished it a month or so later. Wanted to practice exposure. The first two were the hardest to watch.

[@lydiabittner812]

Still trying to get past the first episode... kinda why I’m on here. BUT PLEASE HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE- lawsuits, police etc etc. People need to start getting punished for the shit they let happen

[@marquitashiver6141]

Wow! I'm so sorry this happened to you and thank you so much for opening up and sharing. We need more especially males to do the same. God bless you and all that you do ❤️

[@danielaf1487]

I'm writing this three years after you've posted this comment and I'd just like to say how very sorry I am that this devastating abuse happened to you as a child, both from the other kid and especially from the despicable adults who should've known better. I'm a woman and think you're a wonderful human being, because you are not now resorting to hating women as some men do, turning it all into a war of the sexes, resenting women for the fact that male victims of abuse are dismissed and not believed. As if women universally sought some sort of status through victimhood and wished to paint all men as despicable... It should never be about Men vs. Women, as it so often is, but about fighting abuse in every form, without agendas or pre-conceived ideas. I wish you all the very best and if you ever read this, I hope you're doing much better than in 2019.

[@tomziom3642]

nice and why are you lying in youtube commet section?

[@mickjen]

The most Unbelievable part is how many women, from across the Western world, are here in these comments, affirming that this same situation happens all.the.time. From the times you reported crimes and they weren't prosecuted, to the crimes you didn't commit, that were prosecuted. This series is important, and we should be showing it in high schools and having sex separated discussions about it, with FBI agents in with the boys, to start screening the sociopaths. That's how important and widespread this issue is. The moral isn't be on guard at all times, ladies, it's that law enforcement should be preventing men from raping, from a young age.

[@iuhgongiorkjh2823]

Theres a lot of ableism in this. You're demonizing mental illness and equating violence to something people cant control. In fact, mentally ill people like those with aspd are more likely to be victims of these crimes than commit them. Also, rape is not a gendered issue. Its very bioessentialist and reductive of male victims and victims of women rapists to say only boys rape. So let's have more education sure. This show did right in many ways. But lets not go about it like this.

[@carmenwilley8858]

Toni Collette is one of my favorite actresses--she is so good.

[@eviehammond9509]

I dont even care what the movie us about, if Rinumi Collette is in it ..its worth my time & $$ to see it. She's truly been one of the most underrated actresses in Hollywood for awhile now. I also love her partner on this case. Kept thinking they'd make for a good hour long weekly crime drama together.

[@nazkatraz2922]

I loooove her !

[@nazkatraz2922]

Have u seen hereditary?? Her acting is amazing !!!

[@KRLEEQ]

The cops asked Marie to recite the entire incident over and over as if they were asking her to turn on a light switch, like it was that easy and nonchalant to do. 🤦🏽‍♀️Yo if anyone didn’t know, Washington state is shit when it comes to getting justice for victims.

[@Char-Williams]

I'm so proud of Netflix for putting this story out there!!!

[@MK-tq5ec]

Finally this story is out. I’m tired of everyone saying she’s making things up when how can we convey the pain and loneliness when we are the victim yet treated like the criminal

[@kj9358]

Also, It’s so annoying how people get on victims for messing up on minor details and it’s like that’s so ridiculous. I don’t know about anyone else, but ask me what any of my family members wore today, I’d have no clue. You’re mind doesn’t focus on minor details and it’s hard to recall hours after. Not to mention, when trauma occurs, it isn’t unusual that under that enormous stress your memory becomes worse. And people be nitpicking stuff like that, so dumb. Also as someone who doesn’t usually have normal reactions to things - what happened to her is my biggest fear. Usually I fake my personality around people because of how unnatural my reaction is to things and a lot of it has to do with the fact that I went through a lot growing up. So I tend to cope differently, and I hate being judged for that.

[@martinaskupin9549]

I counted it. Marie had to repeat her case 8x times, 7x times to police man and those two awful "detectives, plus at the hospital. 8x times more trauma. Why she first had to say everything to that young police man and right after him came Mason and she had to repeat it again? Why?

[@lexxchantel6199]

Martina Skupin did you see the part of her foster parents that part made me sick to my stomach

[@martinaskupin9549]

@@lexxchantel6199 American system of foster parents is horrible. Absurd. Those people don´t have to go through psychological tests, their history isn´t evaluated? It seems to me, that in USA anyone can be foster parent, she/he just have to rise a hand. In my country, future parents are thorougly tested and evaluated. And they are under regular control. In USA I just read again and again "abused in foster family".

[@Gemnist98]

They do it repeatedly in order to possibly get new bits of information, and also because victims of trauma often misremember details (which these cops somehow did not realize...)

[@jennahdas2476]

@@lexxchantel6199 If the foster mum didn't tell the police she was an attention seeker then maybe the police would have digged a bit further. I hope she doesn't foster anymore. kids with a complicated backgrounds don't need people that call them attention seekers and judge them for acting a certain way.

[@naylisyazwina6836]

what the hellllllll. Repeating it twice and writing it out once should have been more than enough

[@cynthiaerickson3646]

I highly recommend everyone to watch.i saw first episode and had to binge rest,cried and cried.excellant acting

[@LorenaFlag]

"According to a survey by the US Department of Justice, out of every 1000 sexual assaults, 995 perpetrators WILL WALK FREE." This is UNBELIEVABLE. And in Latin America, the stats are worst. It is painful to see how we (women) are treated in the world.

[@carmenwilley8858]

Wow, this says it all. And people, even women, still ask "why did she wait so long.?"

[@lysandragrace5199]

Truth

[@ragnakleinen2109]

The answer is usually: because she cannot think cleary after trauma like that. How do people not get that?

[@sophiesworldofwonder9100]

How the duck did no one get disciplined for this?!

[@CAROLINE2438]

Being a Woman is like having a target on your back constantly, You never feel safe no matter where you are,

[@johnpaulporrelli6208]

And as a man I too do not feel safe no matter where I am.

[@k-8511]

And when we feel scared they say,we thought you were strong.Bloody how would you feel if someone leers at you constantly,follows your around,could throw acid on you if spurned,could rape and kill you.We have to be on guard at all times

[@jolijnattema1638]

Thats why I take lessons in selfdefence!

[@nofu2855]

@Eileen Farrar ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ

[@nofu2855]

@Eileen Farrar ʕ·ᴥ·ʔno

[@carmenwilley8858]

This is starting to happen a lot--where police pressure people into saying something they would not normally say.

[@Confettifun]

C W not really “starting”, its been a pretty common occurrence for working class and/or non-white communities. I mean, just look at the central park 5...

[@cass12234]

False confession is not new and not uncommon

[@mikes5637]

Just finished watching this. Can't imagine how harrowing the opening scenes were for female viewers. Fantastic, gripping series with some outstanding acting. Worth every penny of this months subscription.

[@kimberlibowen3667]

Just binge-watched this series. Once I saw the first episode, I could not look away from the television screen. The story was compelling and the acting impeccable. Impressive work, Netflix!

[@Biiku_]

She's exactly one year younger than me. This happened to me. Same state, opposite side. No evidence collected saved or even written in or recorded. Multiple times.

[@girijav9970]

Brilliant series. Excellent acting. A must see.

[@kaijumecha5766]

The truth is that police is not here to help anyone but in the name of helping those who are in power...

[@dedoelmx]

I honestly have never cried at a netflix series, this is the first time I have. I'm about to cry writing this - the show is incredible but honestly heartbreaking. I hope nobody has to go through this and if anyone is struggling I'm open

[@This-Is-My-Little-Corner]

That last part is exactly right. The cops will do absolutely nothing. My abuser even told me that. He crossed state lines. He wouldn't give me a divorce. We had been no contact for 1 1/2 years - he found me, showed up, told my roommate to leave and well you can guess. They did nothing. The cops. The judge I went in front of was his buddy and they laughed at me to my face and I could do nothing. This is why women don't report. This movie and so much more.

[@JJ-zv2vc]

Marie's story has inspired me to fight for mine and my children's rights even if law enforcement is against me. It is so sad that the ones who are supposed to defend are the ones who instead stifle women's voices. I myself reported my ex of hitting me and they told me I don't have evidence and I was warned not to do illegal things in court over a grudge because he left me. I was appalled and in disbelief that being treated as a criminal when all I want is to defend myself and my kids.

[@julieharden2433]

Great casting, incredible performances, well written, and Catherine from Silence of the Lambs :0) I watched this series in a day and half. So good. The kind of story that you keep thinking about long after you've finished watching it. Highly recommended.

[@cassidy6119]

My friend was raped at the age 13 by her boyfriend. He took a video of her while he did it. Her parents new but didn't press charges because they were close friends with the family and they didn't want it to go public. At school she lost so many friends because they thought she was faking and her "boyfriend" denied it. He used it against her and her family even though he was showing it to his friends anyway.Her parents were to caught up on their reputation they didn't care if it cost them their daughter's mental health. They now spend thousands on therapy just to get her over this while that bastard walks free just because someone wouldn't take action. What really scares me is that I could walk right past him and not even know it. She's at my school now after transferring and she has a caring boyfriend but she's still anorexic and to hard on herself. I hope I can help her get better.

[@nofu2855]

ʕ·ᴥ·ʔ

[@emilys.1385]

Did Marie get Royalties or anything from this show? I know there’s a lot of names in question here, but her stories been told in so many different ways I only hope she compensated for that. Just so I can feel less guilty about the way we turn real life trauma into mass entertainment.

[@heythereitscameran9296]

I’m going through this. The justice system doesn’t care about people like me. And I have nothing to live for anymore. If only I could be free

[@RAch711baby]

Damn I got chills watching just this I couldn’t even imagine watching the show

[@alingoodtime]

the show is incredible. it's so chilling and shocking but the fact that we have justice in the end, makes it all worth the while. definitely recommend to give it a watch

[@kendavis8046]

@@alingoodtime I absolutely agree. Great production/acting/direction. And very emotionally moving. I literally watched it, then assumed that it had to have been dramatically embellished. Surely cops would not treat a victim this way. Then I read the Propublica piece, and also listened to an hour long recount of the story on "This American Life", and realized that the story and the script are (with a few minor exceptions) so close to identical, it's shocking. This was almost a documentary.

[@clee89]

Having read the article and listened to the “this American life” piece before attempting to watch the show, I couldn't’ get through the first two episodes without screaming at my computer screen so tbh i’ve only seen the first two episodes and then the last.

[@kendavis8046]

@@clee89 I understand it is difficult material, but hopefully without spoiling, episode 7 is the one that had, for me, the most emotional payoff.

[@Breazy714]

Just came across this series last night at work and I can honestly say it was a hard one to watch. Being a victim of abuse myself, the first episode alone was tough for me. Even to this day, going to the doctor for regular check ups etc is still hard to do and cope with, it brings back trauma I've fought long and hard to push away. I'm thankful to Netflix for releasing this and for Marie as well as the other victims for letting this story be told. It is hard to speak up as it is, it's even worse when no one, not even family, believes that it happened to you.

[@malicekitty3729]

My heart went out to all the women involved.. though "Marie" I felt gutted for from the very start to the end.. I just hope your life got better.. I was rooting for you all the way today (yeah I binged it, as I had to know your story) Well done to the cast & crew on getting a very emotional story out.

[@toanotherplace]

This man raped a grandmother. Imagine living a normal, happy life, having kids, having grandkids, then being raped at the very end.

[@rashakki]

This series just set the bar too high for me, i keep swiping to get a good content to be above it, thats how excellent “Unbelievable” is !

[@triloksinghvlogs]

I couldn't understand why Marie was on and off lying..she should have sticked to the truth no matter what

[@Anna133199]

How could you have watched the show and not understand why? One thing is she wanted to be done with it. She just wanted to go home and forget it ever happened. She had to tell her traumatic experience over and over and over and over. That's awful for a survivor. The other thing is that she started to doubt whether it had actually happened, and when she used not so certain terms, the cops pressured her more, making her doubt more.

[@hngminh]

Although they showed that the male officer who handled Marie’s case was regretful and showed remorse, it still doesn’t change the fact that his negligence ruined her life. It doesn’t matter if he’s sorry or not because in the end his behaviors still caused damage to another person.

[@Anna133199]

It does matter, though. It obviously mattered to Marie.

[@jadebeaut4463]

I would of forgiven him

[@lariamal-x9776]

I’m screaming just watching this I can’t imagine how she felt!!!!!

[@nellwalker7493]

This movie was incredible. My fiance thought is was brilliantly done and he and I were hooked on this true story. It was done in a way that made some of the uncomfortable scenes, just that... uncomfortable... not exposing, not distasteful. We all should watch this and understand what both ways could go.

[@brendonsmith3080]

I just can’t fathom how those 2 detectives weren’t fired, demoted, and/or lost their pension. What they did should’ve effectively killed their careers, especially since all those rapes that occurred after Marie’s happened because of them. And I still ask myself, “Did any of Marie’s friends who called her a liar ever found out the truth, said they were sorry, and did all they could to lend her support? Or did they just not care that they humiliated a rape victim?” Everyone who called Marie a liar or disregarded her trauma should all automatically lose their jobs, get divorced or dumped by their spouses or partners, and their children wishing they had nothing to do with them

[@RainyDayWolf]

This series made me feel very hopeless because I know things are so much worse here in Mexico where police try to convince the victims not to report because "nothing will happen anyway"

[@lydiabittner812]

I was drugged and raped two years ago. Had a picture from the night it happened too.... my face was screwed up from the drug (I was clearly messed up) but because it was 2 months later they said they couldn’t do anything. Everyone blamed me for not saying something sooner and for “putting myself” in that situation. The entire case was dismissed as if it never happened.

[@Chanel_babee]

I’m sorry to hear that

[@nocancel5245]

These are the kind of shows we need and the kind of story that needs to be told.

[@kanishkanr9016]

She is an incredible actress..several times i got tears..poor little girl!!

[@Verisetti]

An amazing story. I felt sorry for the victims.

[@annemacleod1421]

I have watched the tv series ... it is both excellently and poignantly portrayed by a fine cast of actors.

[@marticatnip1866]

Just finished it, did they ever got into the hard drive to see what was in it?

[@susanramos9433]

Marticatnip18 no they haven’t

[@jamie1912]

This series was so harrowing and truely devastating but it’s remains one of my favourite series. You could feel the effort the actors, crew and writers out in to making this story genuine and doing the real story justice. So so incredible ❤️

[@mariec0912]

good show,my heart goes out to those poor women glad they caught the guy

[@aqu1r3]

Just binge watched this in one day. Fantastic work. Horrible story but told with great respect and attention to detail

[@dexholtkamp5307]

This is some top-shelf work on so many fronts. Spectacular work by the researchers, the screenwriters, actors, directors and the teams that have worked on this. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@mounicachangari852]

I watched this show m it broke my heart.. watching this video got back those feelings.. can’t imagine wat they would have gone thru.. unimaginable and so painful and traumatic. The one who played Marie was so bang on. She literally put life into the character.

[@bojana27]

I jjsy finished watching this, and the last 5 minutes I just cried of happiness and felt so much and a deep sense of justice and energy surging through my body ! This show is phenomenal and I recommend everybody watch. It is a must see. And it wasn’t too much for me to watch as a highly sensitive and traumatised person, I am very selective about what I watch and listen to as I can easily develop extra anxieties, I don’t even watch the news or any scary high adrenaline movies. But this was slow and steady, and fine for me to watch. A must see !!!!

[@bigdaddyafterlifeqc9004]

As a orphan who grew up on the streets... the threat of losing your housing is scary

[@dianabogado1173]

Imagine that this woman only got 150k after being RAPED and ACCUSED of false report, she was humiliated publicly and lost everything. And the guy that got hit by a door in a cruise ship got 21 million dollars 😅. WTF ???

[@victoriaford8449]

I watch that entire series of unbelievable on Netflix and the cop. The people they were doing investigation examiner all of them was so stupid and that exactly how people deal with people in real life and I can’t believe this is actually a true story.😮 I feel so bad for her. I kind of wish they would’ve prolong the seasons in the episodes you know we only got one season few episodes.😮

[@yourgirlliss]

One of the best series on Netflix, I almost cried for the older lady and I suspect Marie was the first victim, if they wouldnt have deleted her file they could have been caught the guy. Every single on of those 30 women should sue whoever they can. We need more detectives like those 2 women and their team. This docuseries made me really appreciate the work that some cops do, it's also made me appreciate all the women who come forward even more than I already do, it's people like Lilly and I cant remember the other victim, who help keep rapist off the street, I wish they didn't have to suffer but again as a woman it is appreciated when victims say I have to make sure this doesn't happen again, few of us would fault a rape victim for not wanting to relive that trauma but they do it anyway.

[@Raghesh_K]

The steps that mariy goes through for evidence, that's desperately horrifying for me. Trauma for a life time.!

[@musa2775]

This show was the most gut-wrenching and deeply edifying piece of (non-)fiction I've had the pleasure to watch in a very long time. Just artful true storytelling.

[@gagarry90]

How i wish those two investigator lose their job.

[@amethystruby1129]

Unbelievably good show! Everyone should watch it. Amazing writing and the best female characters I've ever seen and the acting was perfect. This show is a masterpiece. My blood boils so much that the cops were not punished.

[@tunim4354]

Netflix should consider turning this into a series with these 2 detectives solving cases. How do you not see how successful the series will be!

[@Vampirefreak2282]

This is literally why so many victims don't go to the police.

[@hoome260]

Ooh I remember watching this on the ID channel n felt the injustice for Marie. I pray she will someday find peace in her heart.

[@mumzee52]

I passed over this series so many times, not wanting to see a show about rape. I'm really glad I finally watched it. One of the best series ever. And the acting was truly remarkable. Good job Netflix.

[@abigaillrodriguez6400]

Its horrible to know that when a normal citizen does something bad/breaks the law they'll get severely punished for it but when a cop make a victim believe shes lying about a rape nothing happens, or when they shoot and innocent person, or put them in jail for no reason the list goes on. No reprimand smh

[@Marie0575]

She could have gotten more from the settlement, $150,000.00. Was just not enough after all she went through. Accusing her of lying, even locking her up.

[@edenalcantara8472]

She could have sued for more than a million dollars instead, sometimes those lawyers are in cohoot with the system

[@Anna133199]

Didn't you guys watch it? She wanted it to be over, so she took the opening offer.

[@quinnlindden4919]

Everytime I mention my rapes, people say “Well its good he was arrested and behind bars” just assuming that. No, the brutal truth was police did nothing, didnt believe me, and let the case go without a care

[@jem9490]

i watched this last year and it's really unforgettable. i cried just by watching this.

[@momokoraphaelishida]

I wanted to know how she was doing so I'm glad to know she's got her family now that she should of always had. ❤❤❤ still heartbroken for her but happy for her

[@heyysimone]

This show was incredibly well made. But it still angered me so much because she wasnt believed. Because she was traumatised but they male detectives and her family and friends thought she should have been able to clearly state the facts and just make a report. As if it wasnt all this big huge emotional and physical ordeal she went through.

[@marcustrelle4898]

I always wondered if someone would have gotten an angry reaction if they defended her back in 2009 right after her plea deal and accused the police of unintentionally gaslighting her, possibly in an online article with a headline like "Police gaslighting at it's finest". The critics would probably say something like how dare you defend an admitted liar and smear police officers without evidence.

[@weadiamedia9331]

When we first got Netflix this was one of the first shows I watched. It is an excellent show! Everyone did an excellent job in their roles. It's unbelievable (no pun intended..) that those Washington officers did not get any type of reprimand!! A great and heartbreaking show. The actors were superb!

[@emmastaub5630]

2:29 *Her character name was “Det. Karen Duvall” and at **2:43** “Det. Grace Rasmussen” unless that are the detectives names in real life who actually solved the case. I’m assuming that’s the case, that that’s their real names and didn’t copy their names for the show*

[@findlay1arches]

Just finished this today. Absolutely amazing

[@dekomons]

I'm so annoyed by the investigators in this. It's like they don't even care

[@humanearthling4661]

The reason the system doesn't solve so many cases of violence done to so many is because the system is corrupt and wants crime to be committed to keep us in a constant state of fear and stress and more willing to accept the laws which curtail our freedoms with every passing day....as the whole sham Shakespearean Hypocrisy plays out in reruns after reruns; even the questions the public asks remain the same year in and year out; but nothing changes except for the worst.

[@iGrooveable]

I just finished watching. Wow....What a story. Well done. ]

[@Dr.Inzaaa]

This needs to be heard

[@abigailknox-leet6949]

Very good mini series! Watched this weekend. I felt for Marie 😭

[@luisaalba2592]

Super love this series!!! Great actors, great story. Good job !

[@lesliechan68]

I was totally pissed when I compared how Marie’s case was handled compared to how amber’s case was handled. The victim was treated like a criminal. These detectives needs a lesson when investigating assault cases. They never understand and feel the trauma their victims had already been thru, really pissed me off completely

[@redrebel4540]

Great series.

[@crash3287]

I absolutely adore the writing in this show, Susannah Grant did a spectacular job. And i also loved how Detectives Pruitt and Parker were given NO SOLICE and NO “Yeah it’s okay” at the end. Because they did a shit job and didn’t deserve any kind of peace of mind.

[@bridgeconqueress2856]

Watching this even made me imagine if there are other women who didn't even report the rape cases due to fear of being posted online as he had threatened

[@Ketkoota]

This was a heartbreaking story so many things happened but at least in the end the criminal was caught. I know my favorites Murder the podcast mentioned it in one of their episodes but I cannot remember which episode was it.

[@tillytoad804]

This was such a harrowing experience to watch & the filmmakers did a wonderful job of depicting such a difficult subject, especially as it’s based on a true story. It’s stayed with me long after I finished watching xxx

[@nicolethomas9]

I just finish watching this series it was an unbelievable show. I felt sorrow that they didn’t believe her and another state had to prove that she was rape. The pain she went through for the cops not believing in her that it didn’t happened

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

binge-watched the whole series in one night .. very good and toni collette did and Outstanding job ! also the actress merit wever (sp?) was phenomenal .. I was cheering them on !

[@genericwoman3713]

How on Earth were these men not held accountable? That is gross misconduct in the most appalling and offensive of ways- not only was the life of one woman utterly obliterated overnight, but many other women went on to suffer at the hands of a rapist who only got 'better' at what he did. How on Earth were they not publically shamed and openly reported to be the criminals THEY are. Technically, with their inability to do their job, they had perverted the course of justice and deserved to serve a sentence as such. I am absolutely DISGUSTED by this

[@devilisouse]

This amplifiers my reasons for hating a lot of cops. Very few try to do good by the people. But lot of them shouldn’t even be in law enforcement 🙄

[@Kelavela1]

I find it so incredibly difficult to understand how the police system isn’t putting more effort in trying to create a safe environment and process for people who are raped/sexually assaulted and put in a functioning system. When 995 out of 1000 go free. Surely that statistic alone should make any decent police officer disgusted with how procedures are being handled. Rape victims have to carry this shit for the rest of their lives. Are you going to make it as easy as humanly possible for them to live through that trauma or are you going to force the victim to live through it over and over again? Sick and tired of this shit.

[@aymaned]

Just watched the show, great depiction of the story and all the trauma of the victims, how the lynnwood police handled the situation and how luck helped move forward the case with colorado police. netflix delivered a great story and hope we can see more real life changing stories such as this one.